Cardio · Cardio machine
Stationary Bike (Upright)
Before your first rep
- Set the seat so your knee is only slightly bent at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Too low is the usual cause of knee pain.
The movement
- 1Set the seat height so your knee is slightly bent at the bottom of the pedal stroke.
- 2Choose a resistance you can pedal steadily against.
- 3Keep a consistent cadence.
Watch out for
Knee pain on a bike is nearly always seat height. Raise it.
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First time doing this
1 sets·20 min reps
No history for this one yet. Start lighter than you think you need — you should finish every set feeling like you had four or five more reps in you. You can always add weight next session; a strain costs you weeks.
Duration
min
Distanceoptional
mi
Level or inclineoptional